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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,674.75, 370,771.14 and 147,813.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,674.75, 370,771.14 and 147,813.44 is: 203,982.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,674.75 : 370,771.14 = 147,813.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,674.75/370,771.14 = 147,813.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,674.75x = 370,771.14 × 147,813.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,674.75x = 54,804,958,952.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,804,958,952.58/268,674.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,982.54

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